IEEE Std 400.

1-2007
IEEE Guide for Field Testing of Laminated Dielectric, Shielded Power Cable Systems Rated 5 kV and Above
with High Direct Current Voltage

Table 1 Field test voltages for shielded power cables from 5 kV to 500 kV system voltage
System voltage,
kV rms,
phase-to-phase

Acceptance test,
kV dc,
phase-to-ground

System BIL,
kV crest

Maintenance test,
kV dc,
phase-to-ground

75

28

23

95

36

29

15

110

56

46

25

150

75

61

28

170

85

68

35

200

100

75

46

250

125

95

69

350

175

130

115

450

225

170

115

550

275

205

138

650

325

245

161

750

375

280

230

1050

525

395

345

1175

585

440

345

1300

650

488

500

1425

710

535

500

1550

775

580

500

1675

838

629

NOTE 1Voltages higher than those listed, up to 80% of system BIL, may be considered, but the age and operating
environment of the system should be taken into account. The user is urged to consult the suppliers of the cable and
any/all accessories before applying the high voltage.
NOTE 2When older cables or other types/classes of cables or other equipment, such as transformers, switchgear,
motors, etc. are connected to the cable to be tested, voltages lower than those shown in this table may be necessary
to comply with the limitations imposed by such interconnected cables and equipment. See IEEE Std 95 [B5]7 and
Table 1 of IEEE Std C37.20.2-1999 [B7].
NOTE 3If the test voltage exceeds 50% of system BIL, surge protection against excessive overvoltages induced
by flashovers at the termination should be provided.
NOTE 4It is strongly recommended that the user consult with the manufacturer(s) of all components that will be
subjected to such testing before performing any tests on cables and cable accessories rated 115 kV and higher.
NOTE 5It should be noted that this table and the test procedures suggested in this guide do not necessarily agree
with the recommendations of other organizations, such as those of the Association of Edison Illuminating
Companies [B1], [B2], [B3], [B4]. Where there is concern, a user should consult the supplier of the cable and
accessories to ascertain that the components will withstand the test.

The numbers in brackets correspond to those of the bibliography in Annex D.

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